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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,359.79, 762,249.29 and 310,642.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,359.79, 762,249.29 and 310,642.29 is: 428,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,359.79 : 762,249.29 = 310,642.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,359.79/762,249.29 = 310,642.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,359.79x = 762,249.29 × 310,642.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,359.79x = 236,786,863,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,786,863,443.26/552,359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,682.30

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